Subject: APMAA 2025 Annual Conference Announcement & Call for Papers

Dear APMAA Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA 2025) will be hosted by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Shah Alam, Malaysia, from October 24 (Friday) to October 27 (Monday), 2025. Continuing our commitment to accessibility and engagement, the conference will once again be held in a hybrid format to accommodate a broader global audience.

The proposed theme for APMAA 2025, "Management Accounting in Dynamic and Changing Business Landscapes," underscores the evolving and transformative role of management accounting. This theme highlights the discipline's adaptation to rapid technological advancements, shifting economic conditions, and growing societal expectations. It aims to foster a comprehensive discussion on how management accounting evolves globally, focusing on emerging tools, methodologies, and best practices that help organizations navigate complex, ever-changing environments.

APMAA 2025 Call for Papers (Edited February 20, 2025)

APMAA 2025 invites submissions on a wide range of accounting topics, aligning with this year's conference theme. Below is the first version (dated February 20, 2025) of the Call for Papers, adapted from the 2024 version. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to refine it further.

2025 APMAA Call for Papers (Feb. 20 Version) Edited on Feb.20, 2025

2024 Guideline for Authors (Formatting and Template)  Updated on June 3, 2024
2024 Doctoral Colloquium Recommendation form. Updated on Feb. 27, 2024

CMT Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers, Edited on June 7, 2024

For inquiries regarding the 2025 Call for Papers, please contact the Universiti Teknologi MARA team:

Prof. Dr. Normah Omar (normah645@uitm.edu.my)
Dr. Sharifah Norzehan Syed Yusuf (shari893@uitm.edu.my)
Dr. Tuan Zainun Tuan Mat (tuan693@uitm.edu.my)
Dr. Nurhidayah Yahya (nurhidayahyahya@uitm.edu.my)
Dr. Salwa Zolkaflil (salwazolkaflil@uitm.edu.my)
Dr. Fazlida Mohd Razali (fazlida@uitm.edu.my)

We look forward to your participation and contributions to making APMAA 2025 a successful and enriching conference.

Prof. Dr. Susumu Ueno, APMAA Chairperson
　

Tentative: 2025 General Guidelines for Authors (Academic Paper Sessions)

 The academic paper sessions at the APMAA Annual Conference remain a cornerstone of the event, fostering scholarly exchange on a diverse array of accounting topics. This year, the sessions uphold this tradition by covering an extensive range of subject areas detailed in the Primary and Secondary Subject Areas of the Academic Paper Sessions document.Aligned with the 2025 conference theme, "Management Accounting in Dynamic and Changing Business Landscapes," Subject Area 01 has been updated to reflect this central theme.

Authors are encouraged to submit papers utilizing various methodologies, including empirical (such as case studies, surveys, interviews, and observations), quantitative (including modeling, simulations, and statistical analysis), or conceptual (such as literature review, theoretical analysis, and conceptual modeling) approaches. 

Tentative: 2025 Guideline for Authors (Formatting and Template)

1. All submitted manuscripts should report original, unpublished research results. 

2. The official language of APMAA 2025 is English in both writing and presentation. If English is not your mother tongue (first language), check your draft using a professional editor and/or with a spelling- and grammar-matching application such as Grammarly before submitting your manuscript. You can download a free version of this application on a webpage and install it on your PC. If your document is hard to read, we will decline it before sending it to our reviewer (Desk Reject). 

3. Manuscripts should follow the structure of a traditional research paper, i.e., you will need to adjust your document to the academic format (If not, Desk Reject). An empirical research paper's typical organization is Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. 

4. Use Times New Roman font with size 12, page size A4, and single-spaced font.

5. Abstract should be 200-300 words and placed preceding the text. Show five keywords below the abstract. The text should be over 5,000 but usually not exceed 10,000 words (If not, Desk Reject).

6. The cover page should include the title of the paper, along with the full names (first name, initials, and family name) of all authors, their academic positions (e.g., Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Candidate, etc.), and their affiliations (capitalize the first letter of each word). Additionally, email addresses for each author should be provided. Please clearly indicate the corresponding author and include their phone number.

7. To promote anonymous review, authors should not identify themselves directly or indirectly in their writing.  

8. A Single author should not use the pronoun "we." Referencing should follow the APA style (http://www.apastyle.org). 

9. Each author registering for the conference is limited to two (2) full-length paper submissions (including co-author papers) for the Academic Paper Sessions. 

10. Authors who received a "Minor Revision" or "Major Revision" notification are expected to resubmit their revised (final) manuscripts before a specified date (the temporal deadline is August 20) to get an "Accept" notification by September 1. Our review team engages in review on a first-come-first-served basis. 

11. All authors of accepted manuscripts must submit their camera-ready papers for inclusion in the Proceedings and abstracts for the Book of Abstracts by the deadline of September 15, 2025. For the conference proceedings, authors may choose between submitting a full-length paper or an executive summary. While we recommend submitting a full-length paper, the executive summary is a suitable option for authors planning to submit their work to academic journals. Executive summaries, typically 3–7 pages (approximately 1,500–2,000 words), are more detailed than abstracts and provide a concise overview of the research, including its purpose, methods, results, and conclusions, allowing readers to fully understand the study based on the summary alone. 

12. To attend and present their papers, the presenter (the first author) must register (pay the participation fee) for the Conference before September 16, 2025.
　

Tentative: 2025 General Guidelines for Authors (Doctoral Colloquium)

The 2025 Doctoral Colloquium, held alongside the APMAA 2025 Conference, offers advanced doctoral students—those whose dissertation proposals have been formally approved—an exclusive platform to engage with external mentors, participate in peer discussions, and foster collaborations across diverse research groups.

Eligibility and Paper Requirements:
We invite applications from students who have progressed beyond the proposal stage. Successful applicants must submit and present a completed full paper adhering to the standard format for research papers in accounting or related fields. Submitted papers should include the following key components:

1. Comprehensive Literature Review: A thorough exploration of relevant literature, clearly situating the research within the field.

2. Conceptual Framework or Hypothesis: A well-articulated framework or hypothesis highlighting its originality.

3. Problem Domain and Focus: A precise identification of the problem and the specific issues addressed.

4.  Methodology: A detailed description of the research methods employed.

5.  Expected Contributions: A discussion of the study's anticipated impact on the field.

6.  Research Findings: An in-depth presentation of key results and insights.

Supplemental Documents:
In addition to the research paper, applicants must submit a single Word file containing the following:

1. Introductory Letter: Explain your goals for participating in the colloquium and what you hope to contribute.

2. Research Statement (1 page): Answer the following:

    Field Description: Select one:

        Management accounting and information systems

        Social, critical, organizational, and historical perspectives on accounting

        Corporate reporting, governance, auditing, and taxation

        Research Methods: Indicate all that apply:

        Analytical

        Empirical archival

        Experimental (lab or field)

        Interviews and other qualitative methods

        Questionnaire/survey

3. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

4. Recommendation Letter: An official letter from your advisor using the APMAA2025 DC Recommendation Form (revised February 25, 2025).

Submission and Format Guidelines:

1. The first author must be a doctoral student, with any supervisor listed as a secondary co-author. Collaboration with fellow students is not permitted.

2. Papers must be in English. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to use professional editing tools like Grammarly to ensure clarity. Submissions with poor language quality will be desk-rejected.

3. Abstracts (200–300 words) with five keywords must precede the main text (4,000–8,000 words). Use Times New Roman, size 12, single-spacing, and A4 page size, following the 2025 Guideline for Authors (Formatting and Template) available on the APMAA website.

4. Submit manuscripts via the Doctoral Colloquium Sessions track on the CMT platform. New users must create an account before submitting. The submission portal opens May 1, 2025, and closes July 15, 2024.

Peer Review and Proceedings:
The Doctoral Colloquium Chairs will oversee the peer-review process and assign mentors to accepted submissions. Accepted manuscripts must be revised and submitted as camera-ready full-length papers by September 15, 2025, for inclusion in the proceedings. Presentations without accompanying full-length papers will not be allowed.

Presentation Format:
Each paper will have a 35-minute session:

       5 minutes: Mentor introduction

      15 minutes: Student presentation

      10 minutes: Mentor discussion

       5 minutes: Q&A

Important Dates:

·   Submission Portal Opens: May 1, 2025

·   Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025

·   Camera-Ready Paper Deadline: September 15, 2025

How can you apply to become a Reviewer? An Application Note

 APMAA 2024 selects reviewers among the volunteers who have submitted an official Reviewer Application Note to the Head Office. Please visit APMAA's Official Homepage, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA) Official Site. Please learn about our association before you apply for the review post.

The Application Note should include (1) (Prof. Dr. Given name; Family name), (Role: Reviewer and/or mentor), Email address, University name, Country, (2) Subject areas that you want to take on, and (3) a brief profile with a photo. 

Please email the Application Note written in "Microsoft Word" (shorter than one page) as an attachment to Prof. Ueno, ueno@konan-u.ac.jp. Note that the Head Office examines each candidate concerning his/her commitment and suitability as the Reviewer of rigorous scholarly papers.

To handle submissions, APMAA 2025 uses the Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) that Microsoft Corporation provides to manage submitted papers. You will be added to the conference reviewer pool only if you follow the instructions in the CMT invitation email we will sent you.

In your application form, please show 3-4 subject areas you want to take on among the 14 areas listed below.

Primary subject areas (01-14) of the Academic Paper Sessions

APMAA's academic paper sessions offer a comprehensive range of subject areas, as shown below, welcoming manuscripts on diverse accounting topics. We encourage authors to submit papers employing various methodologies, including empirical (case studies, surveys, interviews, observations), quantitative (modeling, simulations, statistical analysis), or conceptual (literature review, theoretical analysis, conceptual modeling) approaches.

01. Management Accounting in Dynamic and Changing Business Landscapes

              Big Data Analytics for Managerial Decisions

              Blockchain for Enhanced Accounting Transparency

              Cloud-Based Management Accounting Tools

              Cybersecurity and Risk Management in Digital Accounting

              Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Management Accounting

02. Cost Management and Manufacturing Industries

·             Cost accounting

·             Supply chain management

·             Production management 

·             The changing roles of management accounting in Industry 4.0

03. Performance Management

·             Performance management systems and budgeting in an uncertain environment

·             Data analytics, enterprise planning, and performance management

·             Performance appraisal and incentives

·             Multi-criteria decision-making and accounting

·             Impacts of management accounting practices on forecast-based business valuation

04. Strategic Management Accounting

·             Factors influencing the deployment of SMA techniques

·             Strategic planning and performance management

·             Profit-sharing within a supply chain

·             Accounting for servitization business models

·             Accounting for start-up and unicorn companies

·             Intellectual capital, intangibles, and knowledge management

05. Management Accounting for Multinational Enterprises

·             Transfer pricing

·             International tax planning

·             Performance management in MNEs

·             Management accounting roles and risk management in a borderless business environment

06. Management Accounting for State-owned Companies, Public Sector, and Non-profit Organizations (NPOs)

·             Management accounting in state enterprises

·             Open data management for the government

·             Management accounting for the third sector (NPOs and civil societies)

07. Management Accounting for SMEs and Family Businesses

·             Decision-making in publicly traded vs. private companies

·             Issues of business continuity and succession 

·             Tax planning for the family business

08. Business Reporting and Communication

·             Financial reporting and business communication

·             Impact of IFRS on corporate management

·             Corporate social responsibility (CSR) accounting

·             Social, environmental, and sustainability management (SDGs) accounting

09. Business Ethics and Internal Control

·             Internal control and accountability

·             Business ethics and fraud prevention and detection

·             Corporate governance

10. Mathematical Models in Accounting

·             Contract theory

·             Capital market

·             Disclosure

·             Product market competition

11. Comparative (Cross-cultural) Management Accounting

·             Cross-cultural comparison

·             Cross-national comparison

12. Management Accounting of Islamic Business

·             Management accounting of Islamic finance and banking

·             Electronic transactions in Islamic banks and markets

·             Islamic financial industries and sustainable development

·             Sukuk, wakaf, and zakat management

13. Management Accounting Education and History

·             Accounting education

·             History of accounting discipline

·             History of management accounting practices

14. Other Management Accounting Issue

For those who engage in reviewing a research paper slated for submission at APMAA 2024


Guidelines for 2024 APMAA Annual Conference Paper Review, Updated on April 23, 2024

Reviewer's Orientation Sessions (How to choose Subject Areas on the CMT: Please visit slides 7-9.of this PPT file.)　
　

Greetings from the UiTM Conference Organizing Team Leaders

On behalf of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA), we are delighted to welcome you to the APMAA 2025 Conference in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is our honor to co-host this prestigious event, which brings together leading scholars and practitioners from across the globe.

With the theme "Management Accounting in Dynamic, Changing Business Landscapes," this year’s conference underscores the critical role of management accounting in driving resilient, sustainable, and innovative organizations. Through a variety of sessions and engaging discussions, we aim to provide valuable insights that address current challenges and seize emerging opportunities in the ever-evolving business environment.

The Malaysia Conference Organizing Team is dedicated to ensuring an enriching and memorable experience for all participants. We encourage you to actively participate in the conference activities, engage in meaningful exchanges, and build lasting professional connections.

We warmly welcome you to Malaysia and wish you a rewarding and inspiring experience at APMAA 2025!

Sincerely,

Sharifah Norzehan Syed Yusuf

  Email: shari893@uitm.edu.my

  Role: Malaysia Team Leader I, APMAA Board Member

  Affiliation: Accounting Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia

Tuan Zainun Tuan Mat

   Email: tuanz693@uitm.edu.my

   Role: Malaysia Team Leader II, APMAA Board Member

   Affiliation: Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam Campus, Malaysia

Date: January 1, 2025

Key Activities

Date

Submission of Proposal

Nov 27. 2024

CMT Application/Registration for APMAA Conference 2025

Dec 10, 2024

1^st Meeting with APMAA HQ

Dec 15, 2024

Distribution first edition call for paper

Feb 20, 2025

Zoom meeting for APMAA 2025 Malaysia Organizing Team

Fortnightly

UiTM Conference Website Homepage opens

Mar 30, 20025

Orientation/training CMT for gatekeepers & reviewers

April 1, 2025

Open CMT Submission site

May 1, 2025

Deadline for manuscript submission

July 15, 2025

Review process starts

July 16, 2025

Participants' registration site opens

Aug 15, 2025

Last day of acceptance/rejection notification

Sept 11, 2025

Registration deadline for accepted papers

Sept 16, 2025

Completion Book of Abstract

Sept 17, 2025

Rehearsal for online function

Sept 20, 2025

Completion of tentative program

Oct 5, 2025

Completion of proceedings

Oct 8, 2025

Rehearsals for all presenters, moderators, discussants

Oct 15-20, 2025

Conference Execution in UiTM, Shah Alam MALAYSIA

Oct 24-27, 2025